Chapter 512
Chapter 512:
The next morning, she brought up the mishap with the car to Ector. “Did you sneak out?” Ector asked, his surprise clear.
“Last night,” she responded.
“Were you injured?” Concern washed over Ector’s face. “Why on earth didn’t you call me? I could’ve driven you.”
“I’m totally fine,” Fernanda assured him with a cheerful grin. “It’s a pity about your car, though.”
“No worries. We’ll get it fixed,” Ector replied, his tone light. “You’re sure you’re alright?”
“Couldn’t be better,” she confirmed, twirling to show her unscathed state.
Ector finally relaxed. “Just give me a heads-up next time you go out at night, and I’ll get someone to drive you,” he offered.
Fernanda nodded enthusiastically.
Soon after, the others started to come downstairs. Robert seemed to have shaken off his hangover and was unusually lively. He flashed a broad smile at Fernanda as he greeted her.
Trailing behind him, Michelle and Erika appeared less enthused. Erika shot Fernanda a fleeting glance before looking away, clearly deciding to keep her distance after the past awkwardness. Fernanda, in turn, kept to herself, choosing to quietly enjoy her breakfast.
Meanwhile, Kevin briefly paused his meal to dive back into his game. Robert couldn’t resist chiding him for shirking his studies in favor of his gaming obsession.
This time, Kevin didn’t just take it. “Look, I’m not just fooling around—I’m gearing up for a competition!” he clarified.
“A competition?” Erika scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain. “What kind of trivial contest is it this time?”
“It’s not trivial, okay? It’s a city tournament, with prize money for those who place!” Kevin retorted, his voice firm with conviction. He wasn’t driven by the prize money; for him, it was all about the recognition.
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At his age, carving out a niche for himself in a world swamped with aspirations felt monumental. Academics never sparked joy for him, but excelling in a game revered by many offered him a sense of achievement.
Fernanda’s fork hovered in mid-air. A city tournament? That sounded like the very competition she had sponsored, the same one Neal and his team were part of. She was taken aback to learn that Kevin was also competing.
From his conversation, it was clear he had already surpassed the school-level challenges.
Kevin sneaked a glance at Fernanda, itching to ask if she was entering too. Known for her prowess in esports and even pursuing a major in it, she was no novice.
Kevin lingered in hesitation, but ultimately, he couldn’t find the words to approach Fernanda. Despite several attempts to steel himself, the thought of speaking to her seemed like the ultimate ordeal, fraught with awkwardness and potential humiliation.
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